Raise your hand if you overdid it this festive season. *Raises hand in the air and shakes like I just don’t care* It seems that all of us have taken the “stuff it, it’s Christmas!” mantra a little too far this year and now we’re feeling extremely bloated and rather worried about fitting into that body con dress we bought last month for NYE.
Welsh Girl Fit to the rescue! While you may need a small miracle to help undo the damage caused by that forty-seventh pig in blanket you devoured on Christmas Day, these top tips will help to beat the bloat in time for your NYE party…
1. Drink, drink, drink
And by this I do not mean alcohol. Water is absolutely essential in helping to de-bloat after a big eat. When you don’t drink enough your body clings onto water resulting in your stomach looking swollen and bloated. Keep drinking to flush out those toxins and reduce bloating in the process, and add a slice of lemon for a little flavour.
2. Eat lots of fruit
Bananas, oranges, pineapple and berries are your best friends when it comes to easing the bloat. Pineapple is filled with enzymes to help with digestion and berries have antioxidants to help you feel fresh. Whip up a fresh fruit salad instead of opting for a turkey and stuffing roll this lunch time.
3. Check your portions
After over-doing it with the chocolate and Baileys, it’s really important to check your portion sizes in order to cut back on bloating. This Portion Guide by POP Sugar Fitness is great for keeping your meal sizes in check, and all you need to use is your hands! Also, remember there is a huge difference between being hungry and being bored.
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4. Work up a sweat
Go for a run or power walk around the block or have a quick home-workout blast featured in WGF’s previous post. Exercising will help you sweat out all the badness you’ve consumed this festive season and will leave you feeling so much better.
5. Have a good night’s sleep
After late nights of partying and staying up to binge-watch Christmas films with a glass of rosé in hand, it’s really important to get back into a regular sleeping pattern and to get your recommended 8 hours a night. Sleep helps to aid metabolism so put on your pjs and have an early night!
6. Do some yoga
Yoga is key to getting rid of that uncomfortable, swollen stomach that bloating causes. It helps to regulate your breathing and leaves you feeling calm, plus the twisting movements help to shift gas and aid in digestion. There is even evidence to suggest that yoga removes toxins to encourage bloating. Start with these de-bloating yoga poses by POP Sugar or check out Yoga With Adriene‘s video below.
What are your top tips for debloating?
Let me know in the comments below!
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